Can text be recovered?
Checks whether essential résumé information can be consistently extracted from the document.
ATS resume checker / practical feedbackKnow what
Know what
needs work.
Get a transparent, estimated ATS-readiness score with separate signals for parsing, structure, formatting, completeness and clarity.
Can sections be found?
Looks for recognisable experience, education, skills and supporting sections.
Is the evidence clear?
Reviews specificity, readable language and measurable outcomes without pretending to be a recruiter.
A score you can interrogate.
Instead of showing one mysterious number, Shortlist Studio keeps the dimensions visible and provides concrete strengths and improvement points.
Machine-readable layout
Highlights common parsing risks, overly complex structure and formatting choices that may obscure information.
Core information
Checks whether the document includes the sections and details employers normally need to evaluate a candidate.
Job-specific relevance
When you add a job description, the match view compares your existing evidence with the role's requirements.
Frequently asked questions.
ATS scores are useful when their limits are clear.
What does the ATS readiness score measure?
It estimates parsing, structure, formatting, completeness and clarity. It does not reproduce a specific employer's ATS or guarantee an interview.
Can an ATS score guarantee that my résumé passes?
No. Applicant tracking systems and recruiter workflows vary. The score is practical guidance for improving machine readability and human clarity.
Does a low score mean my experience is weak?
No. The score evaluates how clearly the document presents information, not the quality or seniority of your career.
What happens after the check?
You can keep the feedback, add a job post, and create an editable role-specific résumé and cover letter.